Why NFT Royalties Are Shaking Up Digital Ownership
With over 68% of Vietnamese artists now using NFT platforms (Statista 2025), royalty systems have become the make-or-break feature for creator earnings. Here’s the catch: not all royalty models are created equal.
How NFT Royalty Systems Actually Work
Think of royalties like automated tip jars built into smart contracts. When an NFT resells:
- Original creator gets 5-10% (industry standard)
- Platform takes 1-2% fee
- Remainder goes to seller
Vietnamese creators (nhà sáng tạo) particularly benefit from perpetual income streams, with some earning 300% more through secondary sales than primary.
2025’s Most Promising NFT Royalty Models
We analyzed HIBT’s latest research to find:
| Model | Adoption Rate | Creator Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Static Royalties | 42% | $12M/month |
| Sliding Scale | 31% | $18M/month |
| DAO-Governed | 27% | $9M/month |
Vietnam’s NFT Boom: What Local Creators Should Know
Vietnamese NFT trading volume grew 217% YoY (Chainalysis 2025). Key factors:
- Tiêu chuẩn an ninh blockchain (blockchain security standards) improving trust
- Mobile-first platforms like HIBT gaining traction
- Lower gas fees on Layer 2 solutions
How to Audit Smart Contracts for Royalty Compliance
Follow this 3-step check:
- Verify royalty % is hardcoded
- Test secondary sale simulations
- Check payment splitter logic
For deeper reading, see our Vietnam crypto tax guide.
The Future of NFT Royalties
As HIBT Crypto Spotlight reveals, dynamic royalty models may dominate by 2026. Vietnamese artists using hệ thống bản quyền thông minh (smart royalty systems) report 40% higher retention rates.
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About the author: Dr. Linh Nguyen has published 27 papers on blockchain economics and led audits for Binance Smart Chain projects. Her work on NFT royalty standardization was cited in Vietnam’s 2025 digital asset framework.